What is self-hypnosis and how is it used to improve health?
Carol-Ann Henritze Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist American philosopher and psychologist William James once said, “The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.” Of course, there are myriad ways to alter one’s attitude, but one of the most effective ways I’ve found is through self-hypnosis. Self-hypnosis […]
What Exercises Help Keep Bones Strong?
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach I’ve heard that exercise can help strengthen bones and ward off osteoporosis. What are the best exercises for this? The two most important types of exercise to increase bone strength are weight-bearing workouts and resistance training, also called strength training. Any exercise or activity in which you are upright on […]
Ensuring Medication Safety
Tips on properly storing and taking pills, vitamins and other drugs By Alison Stanton When medications are taken correctly, they can help people feel better, keep symptoms at bay and even cure disease. Unfortunately, notes Dawn Sullivan, Pharm.D., board certified geriatric pharmacist, some older adults may unwittingly put their health at risk by the way […]
Medication Safety Resources
When was the last time you cleaned out your household supply of expired or unused medicines? To ensure the medicines you take are both safe and effective, keep an eye on the expiration dates and safely dispose of any expired or unwanted medicines. NON-NARCOTIC MEDICATIONS: Mix medicines (do not crush tablets or capsules) with an […]
Summer Berry Pudding
Ingredients 4 small slices firm white bread, crusts removed 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water Pinch of salt Directions Place a 1-cup (8-ounce) ramekin or similar-sized dish on top of a slice of bread and cut around it to trim the bread […]
Healthy Eating Can Be Tasty
Check out these top diets It seems everyone has a new diet to try, and chances are that they’re more fad than fantastic. But research shows that some diets actually can give you the health benefits you need while also being pretty tasty. Check out three diets that health experts recommend. DASH DASH (Dietary Approaches […]
An Ounce of Meditation is Worth a Pound of Stress Relief
Sally Charalambous worked for years in New York City as a trauma nurse, a demanding job loaded with stress. She discovered that meditation dramatically helped ease not just job-related stress, but also the stress in her life. “It helped me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” she says. Retired and living in Arizona, Charalambous now teaches […]
Don’t Let Your Age Weight You Down
(As seen in the Sun City Independent and Surprise Today) Is it harder to lose weight the older you are? Although it’s possible to lose weight at any age, several factors make it harder to drop the pounds as we add years. First, research shows that we begin losing muscle mass in our 30s. Muscles […]
Breaking Free of Osteoporosis
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month By Shanna Hogan One out of every two women and one in four men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month. Deb Sietsema, PhD, RN director of […]
Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Ingredients 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon Pinch of salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed 2 large hard-boiled eggs, A 5-ounce bag mixed salad greens, (about 5 cups) 10 cherry tomatoes A 4-ounce can […]
